PHY 230 - Modern Physics

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Physics

Description:

This course is an introduction to topics in Modern Physics. Students will be introduced to Special Relativity, Wave-Particle Duality, Quantum Mechanics, Atomic physics, Nuclear physics, Particle Physics and Cosmology. This course is intended for students intending to major in physics and for students who need an extra course in Modern Physics. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply the concept of relativity to the physical world; Discuss the concept of Wave-Particle Duality and Quantum Physics and its implications; Describe the structure of matter as described by Atomic and Molecular physics; Describe and explain physics at the nuclear level; Describe the fundamental particles found in nature and their role in cosmology.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHY 132 and MAT 161

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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